Millsy's Carroburg Handgunners and Swordsmen

Hi All,

So my first units and my first 200 points are complete I'm pleased to say. For your edification I present two x 12 man units, one of handgunners and one of swordsmen, totalling 220 points. I wanted to leave the greatswords until I was happy with the overall colour scheme and I'm quite comfortable with how these have turned out.

Both of these units are painted in the traditional Carroburg red with a proportion of black on most to break things up a little. Plain white feathers top things off.

The standard bearer of the handgunners received a small conversion in the form of a plastic Mordheim pistol replacing his sword. I felt this was a bit more appropriate given the unit and it also allows for a little variation in the army as I have three of this miniature from memory.

I'm distinguishing each unit with a "facing colour", used on the bows, sashes and other decorative elements of the uniform. For the handgunners I chose a bright yellow.

The swordsmen received a mid-blue as their facing colour. Shields are painted in a variety of patterns to add extra interest. I'm debating adding a design at some point in white to match their plumes but can't decide what so have left it for now. Maybe a German-style eagle?

I've somehow managed to miss out on the fourth figure from this series so I suspect this unit will grow in size as I account for that and possibly add command elements and a hero.

For now I'm happy with them as is and they will serve as a very effective detachment for the greatswords which are next in the queue.

Cheers,
Millsy